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Operations Director at NC Democratic Party.
Feminist, #DJTResistance fighter, Mama, Wife, Runner.
Twitter @chachina | LinkedIn /pattimulligan
November 23, 2016
5 Ways to be a Silent Trump Protestor
The next four years are going to be a constant assault against all of the progress made in the past hundred years by women, minorities, LGBTQ folks, immigrants and democracy itself. Everyone who knows me knows exactly how I feel about the impending Trump Presidency, the NC GOP attempt to steal the Governor’s office and just about everything else. There are times (daily) when I feel bad about my constant posts & tweets about these things. Not bad enough to quit though!
( CC: Let's not forget the Republican willful disconnect from down to earth physical realities and the lessons that serious science has been learning about our planet and what we are doing to its near future habitability.
Also, lets not forget the fundamental Republican attitude of elevating their personal faith to presumed universal facts that totally fly in the face of objective observations. As reflected in their blind hatred for our Environmental Protection Agency, and the regulations that are intended to protect waterways and landscapes from poisoning. Faith based greed and power-lust is all they seem capable of.
Do you want a government or a corporation of united states?
Wake up America, it's your move! )
Not everyone can, or wants to be, this public about their political views.
“I’m an introvert and don’t feel comfortable putting myself out there.”
“Making my political views public will get me fired.”
“It’s not safe for me to talk about opposing Trump.”
Here are 5 concrete ways that you can actively, but privately, protest the Trump/Alt-Right/GOP takeover of America:
1. Money Talks.
There are many organizations that are actively fighting against Donald Trump’s outrageous appointments, horrendous policy proposals, blatant flaunting of the Constitution and implicit support of hate groups. This is expensive work and they need you to put your money where your mouth can’t be!
Y’all, get out your credit cards and set up monthly recurring donations to organizations such as:
2. Write letters and make phone calls. #calltime
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Second, writing a letter to the district office (state) is better than sending an email or writing a letter to DC.
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@editoremilye
But, the most effective thing is to actually call them on the phone. At their district (state) office. They have to talk to you there.
If you feel both infuriated and impotent by the constant stream of news about the Trump University settlement, Nazi salutes to Trump, women who’ve been sexually assaulted by Trump, , then it’s time to make some calls!
Call To Action — A brand new, super-easy web app that connects you with your Congressional representative with just a tap
WhoIsMyRepresentative.com — This site will help you see who represents you in Congress, as well as just give you the whole damn list
You can also call your state legislators, Governor’s office, and whoever else is involved in the Horror of the Day. It takes 2 minutes and makes a huge difference. Google them and then Call. Every. Day!
3. Stay Informed
One of the reasons why Trump was able to win this election (if not the popular vote) is because people depend on social media headlines and snippets — which are often fake or misleading — instead of being fully informed about the issues.
This is why I love listening to high quality, intelligent podcasts with in-depth discussions on the issues. Sure, they may spend a few minutes talking about Pence at Hamilton or SNL, but the majority of the conversations focus on the real-world implications of having someone like Senator Jeff Sessions as our next Attorney General or what Trump’s conflicts of interest will mean once he’s President.
All that other stuff is just a distraction and plays directly into Steve Bannon’s strategies for deflecting attention away from what’s really important.
Here are my favorites:
4. Sign Up To Do What You Can
There are many action-oriented sites that have sprung up in the last two weeks. Here are several that I’ve signed up on:
NEW! Wall-Of-Us — Subscribe to Get 4 Concrete Actions/Week
5. Offer Moral Support To Your Vocal Friends
As one of those people who often feels like I’m shouting into the wind, I sometimes wonder if any of my protests are worth it. But at least once a day, I’ll get a call or a message from a friend asking, “How are you doing?”. These friends send me funny gifs, listen to my rants, ask me over for coffee and help me feel like I’m not alone in this fight. Believe me, a hug and an “I love you, grrrl” goes a long way in times like these.
About the Author: Currently, I work as the Operations Director for the North Carolina Democratic Party (opinions are my own). I have a wonderful family who hasn’t locked me up yet for my excessive feminist political ravings and a squad of equally terrific friends. Running and meditation (and medication) keep me sane, although a day hasn’t passed that I haven’t cried since November 8th.
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For other more proactive ideas:
America DUMP TRUMP - Electoral College lessons
BOYCOTT TRUMP APP
FYI. Finding Your US Representative's Contact Info
Why it matters:
Petition US agencies to disclose Trump data now.
FBI Director Comey please discuss Trump's foreign entanglements.
Profiles in Treason - Citizens United
Example of Alt-Right's dependence on lies - Mann's Hockey Stick.
Wake up Americans, the oligarch have their plan for taking over our governmnet in hand, it's your move !
Becoming informed, become proactive,
your country's future direction depends on
YOU !
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